Minerals

Valensa gets 'raw' certification on organic spirulina

31-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Algae ingredient supplier Parry Nutraceuticals has initiated what it believes will be a more meaningful level of certification for its spirulina products with new ‘Certified Clean’ and ‘Certified Raw’ marks.

Prenatal multivitamins may provide early life growth benefits for children

31-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A regular prenatal multivitamin may support "normal" fat gain in infants in the first five months of life, says a new study.

Micronutrient supplementation for mothers boosts infant cognitive health: Follow-up study

27-Jan-2017 By Millette Burgos

Pregnant women should take more micronutrients aside from iron and folic acid to boost the long-term cognitive development of their children, according to a major follow-up study from Indonesia.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

26-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

Can a Registry Build Trust?

25-Jan-2017 By Steve Mister, president & CEO, CRN

Trust is a fickle thing. Just ask the political candidates in the recent election. It’s built over time and can be squandered overnight.

Special Edition: Immune Support

Interest in immune support clinical trials increases, despite complexities of immune system

19-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in immune health is high but supporting potential structure-function claims for dietary supplements is challenging given the complexities of the immune system. Multiple options are available, leading CROs tell NutraIngredients-USA.

The key ingredients in the immune health sector

17-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Immune supplement sales were valued at an impressive $2.45 billion in 2014 (Nutrition Business Journal), and in this gallery we look at the key market trends and ingredients for this growing sector.

NPA launches SSCI with GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Walmart & Whole Foods onboard

12-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association has officially launched the Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI), with some of the largest retailers of natural products and supplements involved.

Danone-Nutricia RCT backs ‘toddler milk’ for improved iron & vitamin D status

11-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Daily consumption of fortified toddler milk helps to improve the nutritional status of children and can reduce deficiencies in iron and vitamin D, a new randomised trial has found.

13 categories open for entries to nutrition innovators. #NIAwards17

NutraIngredients Awards 2017: Deadline is 3 February

11-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

The NutraIngredients Awards are back in 2017 in Geneva at Vitafoods Europe with new categories to reward real progress and innovation in the global world of nutrition.

Office of Dietary Supplements outlines five-year strategic plan

06-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Creating and disseminating analytic tools for biomarkers, seeking to better understand the microbiome, and enhancing consumer to the Dietary Supplement Label Database are just some of the new directions outlined by the Office of Dietary Supplements for...

Modest increase in zinc intake may reduce 'wear and tear' on DNA

05-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A modest 4 milligrams of zinc extra every day in the diet may reduce DNA strand breaks and improve levels of proteins involved in DNA repair, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

New study says targeted email reminders may increase consumer nutrient intake compliance

15-Dec-2016 By Adi Menayang

A study out of the University of British Columbia, Kelowna, suggests that targeted email reminders were effective in increasing the recipients’ calcium intake.

Minerals, botanicals, & Ayurveda: Lessons from 2016’s special editions

14-Dec-2016 By Adi Menayang

Supplements are sourced from many parts of our planet. This year, we dedicated some of our in-depth coverage to ingredients from the land: Minerals, botanicals, and the ancient South Asian system of Ayurveda. This is part of a series of our special edition...

Could effectiveness of AREDS formula differ by genotype?

05-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The potential benefits of the AREDS formulation of antioxidants and zinc may be linked to your genotype, says a new study from Tufts and Harvard.

Quality and Prop 65 compliance key to Spirulina growth: DIC Corp

29-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Spirulina may be nutrient packed, but it’s a focus on quality and a clean supply that will continue to support the steady growth being experienced by this ‘king of superfoods’, says DIC Corporation.

Early life nutrition builds brain resilience to extreme stress

28-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

Brain and memory impairment caused by stress during early development could be lessened by micronutrient supplements, according to a Dutch study.

Declining nutrient intakes still a worry in growing China, researchers say

14-Nov-2016 By Nathan GRAY

Despite economic growth and reduction in income poverty, calorie intakes and nutritional wellbeing are declining in China, warn researchers.

'The fundamentals of good nutrition actually haven’t changed for decades'

Dr David Katz at reThink Food 2016: 'We're told nutritional advice keeps changing... that's just not true'

08-Nov-2016 By Elaine Watson

“I don’t know what to eat anymore because the ‘experts’ keep changing their minds about what’s good for me…” It’s a common refrain, and a convenient one if you’re trying to justify a lousy diet, says one leading nutrition researcher. But it’s also plain...

'Good evidence' for zinc against diabetes complications: Review

07-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Higher zinc levels in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for those with diabetes, says a review that also exposes holes in existing evidence.

Confidence, trust in supplements stay high as younger consumer usage grows: CRN data

01-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Usage of dietary supplements by younger consumers aged between 18 and 34 grew 5% to 70%, while the over 55 age group maintained the highest percentage of supplement use at 74%, according to results of the CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Slowing global trade, surging online sales: How markets are changing

01-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent article detailing a downturn in global trade mirrors the mood in some international markets, a consultant said. But perhaps more important than macro economic concerns is the rapid shift of retailing modes in those markets, especially in China.

Glanbia adds sparkle to iron with new Lactoferrin delivery format

25-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

With athletes in mind, Glanbia partnered with Wisconsin-based PoppingFUN for a new confectionary-inspired delivery format for iron supplements.

High vitamin and mineral consumption linked to delayed biological ageing: 10-year study

17-Oct-2016 By Nathan GRAY

High consumption of vitamin and mineral-rich foods throughout early adulthood could help delay the biological process of ageing, according to new data from South Korea.

InsideTracker CEO: ‘Personalized supplementation is here’

17-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized nutrition will push consumers to understand why they need supplements and how they work, predicts Rony Sellam, CEO of Segterra, the company behind InsideTracker.

UNICEF cracks down on 'inappropriate' infant food promotion

14-Oct-2016 By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Five in six children under the age of two do not get adequate nutrition for physical and cognitive development during this critical period, says a UNICEF report calling for tighter regulation of infant nutrition products.

Supplement OWL shows that there’s now a real willingness to be transparent with consumers: CRN

14-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Companies large and small have been beta-testing the CRN’s product registry – the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL) – and it will soon be open to all dietary supplement companies, but where are things right now and why should companies...

Too much of a good thing? Calcium supplements may be bad for heart health

13-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Calcium intake from food supplements may increase the risk of coronary artery calcification (CAC), a ten-year follow-up of over 5,000 adults has found.

NPA unveils Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative to boost QA, transparency

12-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative is a “bold step forward in providing quality assurance from harvest to retailer shelf”, said the NPA.

JAMA: US supplement use remains stable (but multivitamin use is down)

12-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Over half of all US adults continue to use dietary supplements, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Dairy and supplements equal for boosting calcium levels for bone health

11-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

There is no difference between food and supplements for boosting calcium levels for bone health in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

New Dietary Ingredients (NDI)– A Better Solution

04-Oct-2016 By Jim Lassiter, President/COO, Ingredient Identity

“Antagonistic cooperation is the principle of all markets and many marriages.” - Mason Cooley

SupplySide West 2016: The top picks from the education sessions

23-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

With the world’s largest natural products supply show less than two weeks away, NutraIngredients-USA trawls through the education program and gives you our top picks for Las Vegas.

NDIs: When to file, what FDA wants to see, and how companies can protect themselves

16-Sep-2016 By Dennis Raglin, partner at Rimon, P.C.

Over the last few years, the FDA has zeroed in on the dietary supplement industry. It has taken numerous actions against dietary supplements where it believes the ingredients pose health risks to the public. This scrutiny continues with the release...

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